greenway

American  

[green-wey] / ˈgrinˌweɪ /

noun

1. any scenic trail or route set aside for travel or recreational activities.

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greenway British  

/ ˈɡriːnwˌɛɪ /

noun

1. a corridor of protected open space that is maintained for conservation, recreation, and non-motorized transportation

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Etymology

Origin of greenway

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

“While the budget cuts are a big disappointment, the City of Huntsville funds its own trail and greenway development,” said Kelly Schrimsher, the city’s communications director.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2025

The two provided key early support to envision the Pacoima Wash — once little more than a toxic, trash-strewn dumping area — as a greenway with bike trails, walking paths and pedestrian bridges.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

There will be a naming contest in April for the three eaglets, greenway officials said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2023

After four mostly club-concentrated blocks, Broadway ends at a greenway beside the Cumberland River where Jack Springhill, a street musician, strummed the Doobie Brother’s “Black Water” on an acoustic guitar for tips.

From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2022

It’s also part of a neighborhood greenway — a route labeled for bicyclists — following 83rd from Green Lake to First Avenue Northwest.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2022